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Crockpot Lasagna Soup

The ULTIMATE Crockpot Lasagna Soup

This Crockpot Lasagna Soup is the ULTIMATE easy weeknight dinner β€” all the flavors of classic lasagna made simple in your slow cooker. With rich tomato broth, Italian herbs, tender pasta, and a creamy ricotta topping, it’s a HEARTY comfort food favorite without the layering or oven time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage or beef (or a mix)
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken or beef broth, low-sodium
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 sheets lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for topping)

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Large skillet for browning meat
  • wooden spoon
  • mixing bowl for cheese topping

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat and onion until cooked through. Drain excess fat and transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until flavors are melded and sauce is rich.
  4. Break lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and stir into the soup. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, or until noodles are al dente.
  5. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley to create the topping.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.

Notes

Brown the meat first for the deepest flavor. Always add the pasta near the end of cooking to prevent mushiness. For a vegetarian option, substitute lentils and mushrooms for the meat. Top with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture for that true lasagna experience.